A WOMAN has died in hospital, three weeks after being in an accident with a dustbin lorry.

The woman, aged 87 from Hullbridge, died following an accident in Rydal Close in Hullbridge on Tuesday, November 4.

She suffered serious leg injuries as a result of the collision that happened at around 11.50am.

She was taken to Southend Hospital for treatment and sadly died at the hospital this morning.

She was in collision with a blue Mercedes dustbin lorry which was collecting rubbish in the area at the time.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and are continuing with their enquiries.

Any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are asked to contact Pc Martyn Wells at the Essex Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk